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In 2024, space agencies globally launched a record-breaking 244 successful missions into orbit or space, with the US leading the way with over half of those launches. Dozens of space launches are already planned for 2025 and many of them are likely to be live-streamed by NASA or individual companies like SpaceX. The list of upcoming launches includes a variety of missions spanning from lunar landings to research projects in Earth’s orbit. The space industry is seeing a surge in activity, with more launches planned for the near future.
In January 2025, missions such as the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Mission carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander to the moon, and New Glenn’s Inaugural Launch by Blue Origin, marked significant achievements in the space industry. These missions aimed to advance lunar exploration and demonstrate the capabilities of new rockets. The success of these launches sets the stage for further developments in space exploration throughout the year.
February saw the successful launch of the Lunar Trailblazer and Nova-C IM-2 mission, as well as the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions led by SpaceX and NASA. These missions focused on exploring the moon’s surface and monitoring solar activity, showcasing the diverse range of space research and exploration projects being undertaken. Despite some challenges, these missions contributed valuable data and insights to the scientific community.
March witnessed the launch of Crew-10, a crewed flight to the International Space Station carrying astronauts from the US, Russia, and Japan. Other notable missions included Project Kuiper by Amazon’s Kuiper Systems, which aims to provide broadband internet access through a constellation of satellites, and Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Pathfinder mission. These missions highlight the growing cooperation between private companies and government agencies in advancing space technology.
In the months ahead, missions such as the Axiom Space Mission 4, EWS OD-1, and USSF-106 will further expand human presence in space and continue to push the boundaries of space exploration. With a focus on scientific research, technology demonstrations, and satellite deployments, these missions demonstrate the diverse array of applications for space technology. The space industry is continuously evolving and innovating to unlock new possibilities for exploration and discovery.
As the year progresses, upcoming missions like EscaPADE, Crew-11, and STP-S29A will continue to drive advancements in space technology and provide new opportunities for scientific research. From studying Mars’ magnetosphere to tracking orbital debris, these missions showcase the diverse range of projects underway in space exploration. With collaborations between government agencies, private companies, and international partners, the future of space exploration looks promising with exciting possibilities on the horizon.
